Education: teachers and administrators; endorsement requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1531 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531).
HB 5928 modifies Michigan's teacher certification rules by establishing new requirements for reading instruction and adjusting how out-of-state credentials are handled. The bill mandates that all teachers complete a specific course on diagnosing and remediating reading disabilities before advancing to professional certification, while also requiring reading standards to include provisions for students with reading disorders. It creates pathways for teachers holding valid licenses from other states or tribes to receive Michigan certification without retaking exams if they have at least three years of successful teaching experience, though they must still meet the new reading course requirement to obtain professional status. Additionally, the legislation directs the state superintendent to develop or select subject area exams based on expert recommendations and requires an annual report on these testing processes and associated fees.
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in committee
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Introduction
Sep 2024
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Governor
Introduced Sep 11, 2024
Last action Sep 17, 2024
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Sep 11, 2024
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referred to Committee on Government Operations
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Sep 11, 2024
Introduced
introduced by Representative David W. Martin
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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David Martin
RRepublican
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Gina Johnsen
RRepublican
Co
Jaime Greene
RRepublican
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